GOLBON CELEBRATES ANNUAL AWARD WINNERS AND FALL CONFERENCE

Golbon, a leading national foodservice buying and marketing group recently completed their Golbon Fall Conference and Awards celebration held in historic Boston.  The 3-day event was jam packed with trainings, peer group sharing, IFDA updates on FSMA 204, rich engagement and business discussions, Taste of Golbon Supplier product showcase and was capped off with an awards ceremony befitting of the location.  The entire Golbon team, Golbon Member Distributors and Supplier Partners celebrated successes from FY24 while enjoying a dramatic show packed with historical figures, special guests, and sports legends!  

“Every year, the Golbon Fall Conference and Awards highlights all the achievements and potential of those in our great industry.  Thanks to all who attended, and we’ll see you next year for another exciting event in Minneapolis.” said Kevin Wilson, Golbon President. 

Golbon celebrated and honored the following 2024 winners: 

Golbon Distributor Awards

• Logistics Distributor of the Year – Kelly’s Foods in Winter Garden, FL
• Protein Advantage (GPA) Distributor of the Year – Kelly’s Foods in Winter Garden, FL
• Convenience Store Services (CSS) Distributor of the Year – Lyons in Port Allen, LA
• IPAP Distributor of the Year – Aldo’s Foodservice in Aliquippa, PA
• Lumen Spark Award – Imler’s Poultry in Duncansville, PA
• Golden Carrot Award – Carolina Food Service in Loris, SC
• Golbon 360 Distributor of the Year – Merit Foods in Tucson, AZ
• Distributor of the Year – Kelly’s Foods in Winter Garden, FL 

Golbon Supplier Awards

• Dry Grocery Supplier of the Year – Conagra Foodservice
• Protein Supplier of the Year – Indiana Packers
• Frozen Supplier of the Year – Aspire Bakeries
• New Supplier of the Year – Lower Family Foods
• Supplier of the Year – Conagra Foodservice 

Golbon Foodservice Industry Recognition Award

• Excellence in Leadership – Liana Whitaker, McCain Foodservice

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Golbon is a national foodservice buying and marketing group headquartered in Boise, Idaho.  Founded in 1963, Golbon consists of hundreds of independent foodservice and retail distributors.  Golbon members take advantage of aggregated purchasing opportunities, marketing support, innovative solutions, education and insights, and relationship-building opportunities with other independent distributors to drive profit and success across their total business. 

For more information about Golbon visit www.golbon.com